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Emergency crews were called to the first fire “burning in a yard that was beginning to ignite the exterior of a home” on Jan. 4 at approximately 6:42 a.m., as stated in a release by the police.
The following morning crews were called back to the home for a second fire on the balcony outside of a second floor apartment, at approximately 4:38 a.m., according to police.
As the flames of the fire shot up from the balcony towards the door of the second floor apartment, Alvin Chambers was spotted nearby, according to the release.
A victim of the fire identified Chambers, as he was inside of a red Honda SUV parked near Laurel and Lafayette Streets nearby the fire shortly after it had been discovered, according to the police.
Officer Jonathan Reppert attempted to stop Chambers but he fled at a high rate of speed, according to the release.
Later that day Officer Blake Walhberg of the East Lampeter Township Police Department found him in the area of the 2200 block of US Route 30 but he again gave chase and eluded capture, police say.
Investigations by the Lancaster City fire department fire marshall John Pugliese found both fires were not accidental and were incendiary in nature, according to the release.
Alvin Frank Chambers III, 31, of Maytown, is wanted by police on the following charges filed by Detective Hickey, according to court documents:
- F1 Arson-Inhabited Building Or Structure (2 Counts)
- M2 Recklessly Endangering Another Person (11 Counts)
- M3 Criminal Mischief/Damage Property Intent, Reckless, Or Negligence (2 Counts)
- M3 Loitering And Prowling At Night Time (2 Counts)
- M2 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (2 Counts)
Chambers previously pleaded guilty to a DUI, possession of drugs, and moving violations and related traffic offenses in 2015, 16 and 17, according to court documents. He served time for his DUI, according to court documents.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Lancaster City Bureau of Police at 717 735-3301 and ask for Detective Hickey.
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